German word

Sonntagabend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌzɔntaːkˈaːbn̩t/

Meaning

  • masculine nounSunday evening

Example

Am Sonntagabend kommt meine Familie zu Besuch.

My family is coming to visit on Sunday evening.

Illustration for Sonntagabend (Sunday evening)

More examples

Ich verbringe den Sonntagabend gern mit einem Buch.

I like spending Sunday evening with a book.

Core concept

The quiet Sunday period when the weekend is winding down and the new week is approaching.

Common phrases

  • den Sonntagabend verbringen

    spend Sunday evening

  • bis zum Sonntagabend

    until Sunday evening

Similar words

Abend: The evening period after sunset, when the day's activities gradually settle.
Sonntag: The week's final day, commonly reserved for rest, gatherings, or events.
Feierabend: The evening hours after work or school, used to relax and unwind.

Definition in German

Der späte Teil des Sonntags, meist die Stunden nach dem Abendessen.

Word origin

Sonntagabend is a compound of Sonntag, meaning Sunday, and Abend, meaning evening.

Usage tips

  • Sonntagabend is a masculine noun, so the definite form is der Sonntagabend and its plural is die Sonntagabende.

Opposites

Related words

  • sonntäglichSundayadjective

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